Housing Stability Coordinator - First Shift, Community Advocate

The Brien Center; North Adams (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brien Center in North Adams, MA is seeking a Housing Specialist to support individuals in securing safe, affordable housing and related services. The role emphasizes independence, skill-building, and recovery within community and residential settings.

You will collaborate with Housing Authorities, landlords, and community agencies; assist clients with searches, subsidies, utilities, and furnishings; and help coordinate leases and tenant support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required.
• Housing experience 2–4 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work within Housing First and Rapid Housing models.
• Coordinate housing options with housing authorities, landlords and agencies.
• Assist clients to identify housing options, searches, and furniture.
• Assist clients to set up utilities and obtain documentation.
• Support clients to apply for housing subsidies and complete applications.
• Assist in leases, landlord negotiations and contracts.
• Provide housing-related education and money management support.
• Attend required treatment meetings and coordinate with services.
• Provide MAP protocol medication administration as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Oral & presentation skills

Leadership & delegation

Community resources knowledge

Professionalism & confidentiality

Advocacy for services

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

The Brien Center in North Adams, MA is seeking a Housing Specialist to support individuals in securing safe, affordable housing and related services. The role emphasizes independence, skill-building, and recovery within community and residential settings.

You will collaborate with Housing Authorities, landlords, and community agencies; assist clients with searches, subsidies, utilities, and furnishings; and help coordinate leases and tenant support.